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9 PIECES SET OF WROUGHT STEEL GARDEN BENCHES AND CHAIRS, 19TH C.Date: 1880-1900Price:Please contact us for priceDescription: Exceptional and rare large set of nine antique wrought steel garden benches and matching arm chairs with scrolled arms, backs and seats, circa 1880-1900. American. These pieces are very heavy weight with riveted construction, and a very comfortable design. The chairs are an ample size for very comfortable seating for large persons. The set consists of three benches and six matching large arm chairs, nine pieces. Available in old white and green paint, they could also be professionally cleaned and painted to any custom color of your choice. A smaller set of one bench and two chairs can be purchased from the larger set. Matching sets of chairs and bench in this design are rare to find. This large grouping of nine pieces is a very unusual find. The large set consists of three benches and six chairs.

BENCH AFTER KARL FRIEDRICH SCHINKEL C. 1860-80Date: 1860-1880Price:Please contact us for priceDescription: Rare cast iron bench associated with Karl Friedrich Schinkel (1781-1841) the Prussian neo-classical architect who designed this pattern for the Roman Baths in Potsdam Park in 1835. The design was influenced by the early Roman furniture discovered in Pompeii and Herculaneum in the 18th century. The back rest and arms are curved for the comfort of the person seated in the bench. The motif of the back panels is a scrolled lyre flanked by classical winged figures. Note the ram's head arm terminals and cloven hoofed feet.
Circa 1860-1880 cast possibly by a German foundry. 31 1/2 inches high, 44 inches wide and 20 1/2 inches deep. This bench has been professionally cleaned, primed and repainted white. A cast iron arm chair in this design by Schinkel is in the collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

CHAIRS, SET FIVE CAST IRON CLASSICAL DESIGN, C. 1920Date: C. 1920Price:Please contact us for priceDescription: Set of five cast iron classical design garden chairs, assembled set of three arm chairs and two side chairs, back splats decorated with a classical urn holding flowers and flanked by leafage swags, with iron rod seats, in recent black paint. Circa 1925 or earlier. This design is inspired by a garden chair design circa 1835 by Prusssian artist Karl Friedrich Schinkel (1781-1841) for the Roman Baths in Potsdam Park; inspired by classical Roman examples which were discovered in the 18th century at Pompei and Herculaneum. The Boston company W. A. Snow Iron Works patented this design on Nov. 3, 1925 and illustrated it in their catalog. 30in. H. 19in. W. 18in. D. A bench and one arm chair in addition is also available in the same pattern. It thus would be possible to form a large set of one bench and six chairs in this classical design. Set of five $3500.

FERN PATTERN ZINC BENCH TWO CHAIRS AND TABLEDate: very early 20th centuryPrice:Please contact us for priceDescription: Antique Fern pattern cast zinc garden set consisting of bench, two arm chairs and center table, very early 20th century. Painted white. Metallic zinc was produced by foundries in the U.S. after 1850 and was popular for sculpture and garden furniture until the 1950s, then production died out. Zinc is a non-magnetic metal so will not rust. Bench 33 inches high, 54 inches wide and 21 inches deep. Chairs 33 inches high, 23 1/2 inches wide. The table is 22 1/2 inches high and 28 1/2 inches wide.

GARDEN CHAIRS, PAIR, VINTAGE FRANCOIS A. CARRE SPRING FORM DESIGNDate: Early 20th c.Price:Please contact us for priceDescription: Pair of vintage spring form or bent steel garden chairs,early 20th century, in a design of curved vertical steel strips after a French design patented by Francois A. Carre of Paris, France in 1866 and introduced in America in 1870. These chairs are illustrated and identical to the French garden chairs shown in an engraving published in 'INNOVATIVE FURNITURE IN AMERICA from 1800 to the present' by DAVID HANKS, page 63, from the catalog of the 'Societe Anonyme des Hauts-Fourneaux & Fonderies du Val d'Osne, Paris' c. 1870. This type of chair was comfortabe with the flexable steel seats, and it continued to be popular in the 20th century particularly in the 1920's and was still manufactured in the 1940's.
SALE PAIR $495.

LARGE WIRE SETTEE OR BENCH, 19TH CENTURY VICTORIANDate: 19th centuryPrice:Please contact us for priceDescription: Exceptionally large American 19th century wire work and wrought iron garden bench decorated with a roll on top of back and arms, scrolled back, and fanned scrolls on legs, painted black. Heavy weight and a graphic design for the garden, garden room or porch. 37 inches high, 72 inches wide and 29 inches deep. Mid 19th century the iron foundries invented machines to extrude heavy wire to make fencing and then garden furniture such as settees, chairs, plant stands, trellis and even bird cages, which became extremely popular for use indoors and out.

PAIR STEEL WIRE CHAIRS, HIGH BACK, 19TH CENTURYDate: Mid to late 19th centuryPrice:Please contact us for priceDescription: Pair high back steel woven wire work garden chairs, heavy weight with large oval seats bordered with a zig zag pattern apron, on shaped legs resting on curled feet. These elegant chairs make a graphic statement in any garden, garden room or porch setting. 41 1/2 inches high, 18 inches wide and 18 inches deep. Mid 19th century in America the machines were invented to extrude heavy steel wire which was first used for fencing and then elaborate garden pieces such as chairs, tables, plant stands, trellis etc. which were extremely popular into the 20th century for use indoors and out.

PIAZZA CHAIRS, PAIR CAST IRON, EARLY 20TH C.Date: early 20th centuryPrice:Please contact us for priceDescription: Antique pair of cast iron Piazza Chairs, very early 20th century. Piazza is an Italian word meaning a veranda or porch or a covered passageway. This design chair was illustrated in iron foundry catalogs as early as 1850 and was a very popular design for porches etc. from then into the early 20th century. These comfortable chairs have a balloon back with scroll design, a dished circular seat and cabriole legs. 31 inches high. SALE pair $350.

SEDAN CHAIR, WICKER AND BAMBOO, ANTIQUEDate: Circa 1900Price:$250Description: Unusual antique Asian wicker and bamboo sedan chair. This is a chair to be carried by poles on each side by two men. The iron brackets to hold the poles are mounted on each side, but poles are missing. Removable seat has custom cushion. Has wicker pillow headrest and side compartments. Circa 1890- 1900. 42 inches high, 27 inches wide and 28 inches deep. This chair would be an unusual focal point in a Asian or garden room setting. $250.

TABLE, ANTIQUE ROUND CAST IRON TILT TOP, 19TH C.Date: Late 19th centuryPrice:Please contact us for priceDescription: Round cast iron tilt top table, 19th century, with decorative border around the top, over ornate baluster pedestal base ending in tripartite feet. The hinged top tilts and locks upright for display or storage. Signed in two places in the casting:
'Rudy Groeger', probably name of foundry maker. Late 19th century. This form was called a center or conservatory table in the 19th century and was placed in a garden or conservatory with chairs for serving light fare. This table form was illustrated in many 19th century iron foundry trade catalogs. American. Unusual form to find in antique garden pieces today. 29 1/2 inches high, 28 inches wide. 48 inches high when tilted. Another similar table in this form with a decorative pierced top is also listed under item #13309, Zodiac Table, on this site.

VENETIAN GROTTO CHAIR, BROWN JORDON, 20TH C.Date: mid 20th centuryPrice:Please contact us for priceDescription: Venetian Grotto chair,shell form, by Brown Jordon. Cast aluminum in original finish with impressed shell back, over upholstered slip seat and on cabriole legs. Heavy weight. Unusual and charming design. Mid 20th century. 37 inches high, 19 1/2 inches wide and 17 1/2 inches deep. $375. This chair design is based on a chair found in Pompei, Italy. It was latter called a grotto or Venetian chair in the 19th century and was made of painted pine wood and silvered in silver leaf. This Venetian chair design was a great favorite of the French artist Matisse and he painted it in many of his works. Unusual and charming. Makes a big statement! SALE $350.

WIRE CHAIR, SINGLE, 19TH CENTURYDate: Late 19th or early 20th c.Price:Please contact us for priceDescription: Antique steel wirework garden chair in fanciful design, heavy weight, painted black. This wirework furniture was very popular in the late 19th century and early 20th century and was used both in the garden and in the home. 35 inches high, 24 1/2 inches wide.

WIRE GARDEN CHAIR, ANTIQUE, SINGLEDate: late 19th centuryPrice:$295Description: Single wire work garden chair with high back, scalloped apron on sides and decorated with centered medallions on bottom apron. Late 19th century. 35 inches high, 17 1/2 inches wide. $295.
By the mid-nineteenth century, furniture makers took advantage of technological advance in the manufacture of metal and began using reinforced steel wire first to make fencing and then to make chairs and benches that could withstand all climate conditions and were thus ideal for outdoor use. And because they were portable they were widely used from lawns to porches to interiors. Catalogs of ironwork manufacturers from the second half of the 19th century featured elaborate wire chairs, plant stands, etc in their general line of garden furniture.

WIRE GARDEN CHAIR, SINGLE, ANTIQUE Date: late 19th centuryPrice:$295Description: Single wire work garden chair with high back, shaped stretchers and curled feet. Late 19th century. 35 1/2 inches high 16 1/2 inches wide and 17 inches deep. $295.
By the 19th century, furniture makers took advantage of technological advances in the manufacture of metal and began using reinforced steel wire first to make fencing and then to make elaborate and fancy chairs, benches, plant stands etc. that could withstand all climate conditions and were thus ideal for outdoor use. And because they were portable they were widely used from lawns to porches to interiors. Catalogs of ironwork manufacturers from the second half of the 19th century features all sorts of elaborate wire designs for plant stands, settees, bird cages and even cradles, all made of steel wire for interior and outdoor use.

WIRE OVAL PLANT STAND, ANTIQUEDate: Mid to late 19th centuryPrice:Please contact us for priceDescription: Elaborate antique steel wire work oval plant stand on original casters with crown pot holder on top over oval main shelf and crown pot holder below. Has pointed wire work borders, fancy scroll work and curved legs to make an exceptional antique wire plant stand. Professionally cleaned and painted black. Mid to late 19th century. Perfect for a garden room or exterior garden area. 46 inches high, 34 inches deep and 25 inches wide.
By the mid 19th century iron foundries making furniture took advantage of technological advances in the manufacture of metal by using reinforced steel wire to make elaborate chairs, benches and tables that would withstand climate conditions and thus were ideal for outdoor use. SOLD

WIRE SETTEE OR BENCH, ANTIQUEDate: Circa 1900Price:Please contact us for priceDescription: Antique wire work garden settee or bench in heavy steel wire. This decorative and heavy settee has been professionally cleaned and repainted. Circa 1900. 38 inches high, 54 inches wide, and 21 inches deep. Fanciful wire work furniture became very popular in the second half of the 19th century when wire work companies sold many varieties of wire pieces such as plant stands, chairs and settees, bird cages, trellis and even cradles. These pieces could be easily moved to be placed outdoors, on porches or verandas or indoors. $450.

WIRE SETTEE OR GARDEN BENCH, ANTIQUE, RECTANGULARDate: late 19th or early 20th centuryPrice:Please contact us for priceDescription: Antique wire work rectangular form settee with wrought iron frame, of heavy crimped wire, with square back and sides decorated with scrolls and circles and sitting on square feet. Circa 1900. Heavy wire was extremely popular for many forms of garden furniture such as plant stands, tables and chairs, settees and arbors during the late 19th century into the early 20th century.
This heavy garden settee has several layers of old paint. It is a good size to place in many areas to give a light airy garden look and a comfortable seat. 33 inches high, 44 inches wide and 20 inches deep.

WIREWORK PLANT STAND, ANTIQUE, 19TH C. VICTORIANDate: 19TH C.Price:Please contact us for priceDescription: Antique unusual round wire-work plant stand with intricate patterned border at the top, and scrolled and curled wrought iron legs ending in curled feet. In the 19th century machines were invented to extrude wire that was first used for fencing and then fanciful wire-work garden items such as plant stands,chairs and gazebos which became very popular for use in interiors and exteriors in the Victorian period. The foundries featured them in their catalogs along with cast iron urns and seating. This is a heavy round wire plant stand of that period. The round form is unusual. It has been stripped, primed and repainted a light green. 32 inches high 27 1/2 inches wide.